Cross-sector collaboration to accelerate improvements in child and youth health.
Toronto, Canada
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Building trust = building vaccine confidence.
✅Share personal stories
✅ Partner with faith & cultural leaders
✅ Offer clinics in trusted spaces
Let’s work together to strengthen #CommunityHealth.
#VaccineConfidence #PublicHealth
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Calling all health research community members!
@CIHR_IHDCYH is looking to understand where our work is making a difference & where we can do more.
Take our short survey & help shape the future of health research.
🕔 It only takes 5 minutes.
🔗 forms.office.com/r/0Bw7D6CTc…
Vaccine myths are persistent—but dangerous.
🚫Myths: harmful toxins, autism, “natural” immunity is better
✅ Facts: safe, effective, and protect children’s health
Let’s stop misinformation & build trust in vaccines.
#VaccinesWork #ChildHealth #StopMisinformation
The @CIHR_IHDCYH team is looking for feedback from the human development, child and youth health research community!
Take 5 mins to share your thoughts on their strategic plan — survey closes Sept 15.
Link: ➡️ buff.ly/sIIoFdx
📣 3 years ago, #IHDCYH launched our Strategic Plan 2022-2026, developed in consultation with our research community. We invite you to let us know how we’re doing by completing this 5 minute survey by 9/15! ➡️ buff.ly/sIIoFdx
We're thrilled by the response to our panel on vaccine confidence—thank you to all who’ve registered and shared questions!
Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time to join the conversation.
To Register : shorturl.at/nXAUy
#Vaccines #PublicHealth
Why do some communities remain hesitant about childhood vaccines—and how can we respond with care, evidence & empathy?
Join us June 25 for a live panel with leading experts to learn more.
📅 June 25, 2025
🕛 12–1 PM EST
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/nXAUy
@ImmunizedotCa
🚨 Big news! Our brand new website is LIVE 🎉
We’re entering 2025 with bold goals to make Canada the healthiest place for kids to grow up. 🌟
Join us: sandboxproject.ca/
#ChildHealth #YouthWellbeing #Canada #Nonprofit #WebsiteLaunch
Canada can — and must — do better for its children.
@UNICEFCanada’s Report Card 19 ranks us 19th out of 36 wealthy countries in child & youth well-being. That’s not good enough.
Every child deserves the chance to thrive.
On this report card, Canada barely gets a passing grade.
UNICEF Report Card 19, which tracks child & youth well-being in high-income countries, ranks Canada 19th out of 36 countries, not quite what’s expected of one of the world’s wealthiest nations: ow.ly/9KcK50VSje8
There is still time to register!
Be part of an inspiring evening with @urbanmindsTO as youth, creatives, and community leaders come together to reimagine the future of our cities. 🌆✨
To join discussions, please register here: shorturl.at/GaLkW
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📢Calling all change-makers and champions for kids in pain! Apply to join SKIP as a Knowledge Broker by April 24th! 👉tinyurl.com/tvbwh3w6 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt
🚀 Want to make a difference in pediatric pain care? We're hiring a Knowledge Broker to join SKIP's Admin Centre on the Dalhousie Halifax Campus! Apply by April 24th! 👉tinyurl.com/tvbwh3w6 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt
There is still time to register!
#ChildHealthCan2025!
📢 Registration is open for #ChildHealthCan2025!
Join us April 14-15 in Ottawa for insights on child health, leadership, and system change. From political determinants of health to sustaining strong leadership—don't miss it!
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4hjwaSz
As Canada moves toward a National School Food Program, understanding these terms is key!
@C4HSchoolFood explains in two new infographics.
To learn more: healthyschoolfood.ca/post/de…
#SchoolFoodMatters #FoodLiteracy #HealthyStudentsHealthyFuture #PublicHealth #schoolfood #canada
🍎📚 School Food Programs & Food Literacy—Why They Matter! 🍽️🌱
As Canada’s National School Food Program takes shape, the terms "school food program" and "food literacy" are gaining attention.
But what do they really mean? 🤔
The Coalition for Healthy School Food often gets asked this, so we created two new infographics to help explain!
📖 Read the full blog post by Chelsea Costa, RN, MPH (Graduand) to learn more: healthyschoolfood.ca/post/de…
#SchoolFoodMatters #FoodLiteracy #HealthyStudentsHealthyFuture #PublicHealth #schoolfood #canada
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Paediatricians are often the first point of contact for children and adolescents struggling with #MentalHealth
Read CPS guidelines about screening and diagnosing mental health concerns, and recommended policy changes: ow.ly/o1cL50VijaX
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Canada’s children & youth deserve dedicated leadership in Cabinet.
📣 Share this post. Demand change.
✅ Children First Canada
✅ Society for Children & Youth of BC
✅ National Alliance for Children & Youth
✅ Campaign 2000
✅ Wisdom2Action
✅ Inspiring Healthy Futures
#cdnpoli
Community FEWD Needs Your Help! 🚨
This amazing program serves 2,400+ meals a month, reduces food waste and feeds the community. But a funding shortfall puts it at risk.
Every donation helps keep meals on the table.
Donate: gofund.me/bea2c08c
#FoodForAll #Guelph #Donate
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If you’re a partner with lived & living experience involved in pediatric brain-based disability research, consider nominating yourself for one of our 2025 Frank Gavin awards by March 21: child-bright.ca/frank-gavin-…
ALT A colourful illustration of diverse, happy people. Text reads: 2025 Frank Gavin Patient Engagement Leadership Awards. Nominations are now open! We’re proud to launch the 4th annual Frank Gavin Patient Engagement Leadership Awards! Established in 2021, these awards recognize research partners with lived & living experience who show exceptional leadership in Canadian pediatric brain-based disability research. Find out more. Don’t wait! Submit your nominations by March 21.
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Teens, this one's for you! Join us at National Conference 2025 for a full day just for 12-17 year-olds with food allergy!
🌟 Connect with peers who get it
💡 Learn about self-advocacy, friendships & more
🍽️ Lunch & refreshments included!
Register now: foodallergycanada.ca/2025con…
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🧠 The CHILD-BRIGHT Network and Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) are teaming up to support youth engagement in brain-based developmental disability research! Learn more: child-bright.ca/new-blog/kbh…
ALT A stock photo of a group of people stacking their hands one on top of another. Text reads: KBHN & CHILD-BRIGHT team up to strengthen youth engagement in research
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📊 | The Government of Canada ( @NewsroomGC) is now seeking input from #youth living in Canada between the ages of 16 and 29 for inclusion in the second "State of Youth Report", to be published in 2025.
You can learn more about the process ⬇️
canada.ca/en/youth/youth-eng…
Consultation dates are as follows:
- February 17th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm EST
- February 19th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm EST
- February 24th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm EST
- February 26th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm EST
- February 27th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm EST
Youth must complete the Google Form below with the date they'd like to attend.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
These consultations are hosted in English.
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📊 | Le gouvernement du Canada souhaite à présent recueillir les avis des #jeunes âgés de 16 à 29 ans qui vivent au #Canada, afin de les inclure dans le deuxième Rapport sur l’état de la #jeunesse, qui sera publié en 2025.
Vous pouvez en apprendre davantage sur le processus ici⬇️
canada.ca/fr/jeunesse/partic…
Les dates des consultations sont les suivantes :
- Le 17 février de 18 h 30 à 19 h 30 HNE
- Le 19 février de 18 h 30 à 19 h 30 HNE
- Le 24 février de 18 h 30 à 19 h 30 HNE
- Le 26 février de 18 h 30 à 19 h 30 HNE
- Le 27 février de 18 h 30 à 19 h 30 HNE
Les jeunes doivent remplir le formulaire Google ci-dessous en indiquant la date à laquelle ils souhaitent participer⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Ces consultations se déroulent en anglais.
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It is sexual reproductive health month this February! Check out posts related to this theme this month.
Myths vs. Facts about Contraception - Did any surprise you? #contraceptionfacts #reproductiverights
